We spent the week following Christmas this year in Palm Springs, and we were so surprised and pleased to find that, even though Lerrin, Kim and Alexis had made plans to spend the holiday with Kim’s family, they still made time to be there.
Lerrin and Kim, sitting at the table, enjoying a game of Rummoli – and their favourite beverages – with everyone else.
More after the jump. If you’re not a family member, move along — this will be boring as hell to you.
Two of the three sistas.
We all made it to the Fantasy Springs Casino for a night of playing chance games. Everyone else lost, but Lerrin and Kim came away over $100 in the black.
The security guard was mad Kim and Grandma for this picture. "No pictures!" he yelled.
They pulled it off at the video poker machines. Sadly, Frances wasn’t nearly as lucky.
And, really, what trip to Palm Springs is complete for Lerrin without a pilgrimage to Albertson’s? (Note to Lerrin: maybe make the pilgrimage to somewhere other than a grocery store.)
Nothing better than dainties and white wine – just ask L2.
A nice surprise was the chance to visit with Uncle Murray, Auntie Dolores and cousins Nikki and Michael, who came by for dinner. They were so glad to be able to see Lerrin and Kim. Alexis was asleep, I think.
There she is – mugging with Auntie Lisa and her cheery cousin.
Aron and two of his siblings-in-law hanging out.
Even after Lisa and Aron headed home, the dynamic threesome made the trip with the rest of us to Disneyland for the day.
It certainly *is* a Small World.
These two lovebirds did really enjoy the ride through It’s A Small World. Yet another security guard told them to knock it off – it’s a family ride, for crying out loud.
End an exhausting day by staying – for cheap rates, thanks to Uncle Lerrin – at the Sheraton in Anaheim. The cousins all snuggled into one bed.
Back in Palm Springs, all enjoyed a festive New Year’s Eve. Notice the fancy hats, original creations by Grandma.
…as well as the party favours.
Minutes after this, Lerrin passed out. Too much New Year’s cheer.
Alexis made it to midnight – as did her cousins – but was gassed by 12:05.